Enjoy the exquisite flavor and color of fresh blackberries and bright lemon in this dainty dessert often found in French patisseries. Store-bought piecrust and lemon curd help these homemade versions come together in a flash.

These bright lemon crepes gain sophistication when served with fresh fruit and mascarpone. Mascarpone is a soft, buttery cow's milk cheese—perfect for adding just a hint of mild sweetness in every bite.

This classic dessert (which translates as "heart with cream") is made in a perforated heart-shape mold. Similar to cheesecake (without the crumb crust), it's topped with a sweet drizzle of apricot sauce.

The word souffle comes from the French verb souffler roughly meaning "to puff up"—describing precisely what happens to the combination of custard and egg whites in this airy dessert. Here, delicate lemon cake tops a layer of lemon pudding for a zesty finish.

Light-as-air cocoa-hazelnut macarons sandwich a sweet chocolate-hazelnut spread in these French confections. The best part? The macarons freeze for up to three months, so you can serve them whenever the occasion calls.

Cream puffs, known in France as profiteroles or choux a la creme, are a delicious and easy dessert for any occassion. Simply use your favorite filling and dip in chocolate -- here we've used a sweet vanilla-cherry mixture.

Layers of sweet raspberry jelly and cream take airy sponge cake remnicsent of traditional genoise to the next level. Genoise is considered a building block of French bakeries and is used for making several kinds of cakes and desserts.

This rich and creamy custardlike dessert has layers of both dark and white chocolate. For an extra element of decadence, add white chocolate shavings. For a traditional French finish, serve in tiny (about 3-ounce) pot-shape cups.

This chic cake starts with a purchased cake mix that's mixed with champagne instead of water. True champagne (as opposed to sparkling wine) is from the Champagne region of France and goes through a highly regulated process.

Sorbet is French for "sherbet." In this tasty version, the zesty orange flavor is accented with a minty kick of basil. It makes a perfectly light dessert and looks beautiful served in hollowed-out orange halves.

7 Macaron Flavors That Make the Case for Best. Cookie. Ever.

French Macarons are about the trendiest treat around! These little French pastries have taken off in a big way. How could they not? No one can resist their tender-crisp nutty shells, that marshmallow-y texture, and the gorgeous array of colors and filling flavors! They may seem like a fancy souvenir that can only be bought in stores, but did you know that you don't have to hop on a flight to Paris or even visit a specialty bakery to get in on the craze? With careful measuring and proper technique, you can re-create these fun and fanciful cookies right in your own home kitchen. They're so much fun to make, and you can really get creative with all sorts of flavor combinations. Plus they make a great homemade gift! Who wouldn't love to receive a box of these special treats -- especially when you've made them yourself with lots of love. Here are a few of our best recipes to get you on your way.